Schindler’s List (1993) is a powerful and haunting historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of over 1,100 Polish Jews during the Holocaust. The film is adapted from Thomas Keneally’s book Schindler’s Ark, and it is widely regarded as one of the most important films ever made.

The story follows Schindler (Liam Neeson), a member of the Nazi party who initially seeks to profit from the war by employing Jewish labor in his factory. However, as he witnesses the horrors of the Holocaust, Schindler undergoes a profound transformation. He uses his wealth and influence to protect his Jewish workers from being deported to concentration camps, ultimately saving them from certain death. Alongside Schindler is Itzhak Stern (Ben Kingsley), a Jewish accountant who helps Schindler navigate the bureaucracy of the Nazi regime and organize the workers.

The film is known for its unflinching portrayal of the atrocities of the Holocaust, juxtaposed with Schindler’s gradual moral awakening and heroism. Shot primarily in black and white, Schindler’s List conveys the bleakness of the period while also capturing moments of profound humanity. Spielberg’s direction, combined with a haunting score by John Williams, adds to the film’s emotional impact.